Sophie Lund Rasmussen
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Dr. Sophie Lund Rasmussen is a pioneering wildlife conservation biologist whose research centers on the intersection of urban ecology and animal welfare, with a particular focus on the European hedgehog (*Erinaceus europaeus*). Her most impactful work investigates the hidden dangers of robotic lawn mowers, a rapidly expanding technology in suburban gardens. In her landmark 2021 study (25 citations), she systematically tested 18 mower models against deceased hedgehogs, categorizing injuries across four weight classes and three positions, revealing that no model was entirely safe. This groundbreaking research has been cited as a critical call for safety standards. She further explored hedgehog personalities and reactions to mowers (2023, 5 citations), demonstrating how individual temperament influences risk. Dr. Rasmussen’s contributions have directly shaped public awareness and policy discussions on mitigating human-wildlife conflict in backyards. Her work not only quantifies a novel threat to a declining species but also provides a replicable safety testing protocol, making her a leading voice in applied conservation science.
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